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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

L18 PLSMOT history

L18 PLS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 182,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

L18 PLS black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
182,903 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 PLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 PLS was last recorded at 182,903 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,903 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
13,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,903 miles
  • 2024 – 160,257 miles
  • 2023 – 137,926 miles
  • 2022 – 133,770 miles
  • 2021 – 129,514 miles
  • 2020 – 113,246 miles
  • 2019 – 97,846 miles
  • 2018 – 67,766 miles
  • 2017 – 49,910 miles
  • 2016 – 33,693 miles
  • 2015 – 25,662 miles
  • 2014 – 20,058 miles
  • 2013 – 14,357 miles
  • 2012 – 10,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,903 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    182,903 miles
    Test number
    123297539535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail182,903 miles (+22,646)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,903 miles
    Test number
    280902509153
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    160,257 miles
    Test number
    620605780727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail160,257 miles (+22,331)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,257 miles
    Test number
    737297755200
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass137,926 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,926 miles
    Test number
    947762393365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,770 miles (+4,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,770 miles
    Test number
    545510244570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,514 miles (+16,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,514 miles
    Test number
    684167448091
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass113,246 miles (+15,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,246 miles
    Test number
    632674078139
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass97,846 miles (+30,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,846 miles
    Test number
    878379376891
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass67,766 miles (+17,856)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,766 miles
    Test number
    212007468745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass49,910 miles (+16,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,910 miles
    Test number
    856173801164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass33,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,693 miles
    Test number
    979327190762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,693 miles (+8,031)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,693 miles
    Test number
    795795686040
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres splitting inner sidewalls
    • AdvisoryRear nails in both rear tyres

  14. Pass25,662 miles (+5,604)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,662 miles
    Test number
    596223585063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,058 miles (+5,701)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    20,058 miles
    Test number
    378752864169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,357 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    14,357 miles
    Test number
    395542113209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,679 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    10,679 miles
    Test number
    677652322260
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L18 PLS

Does L18 PLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 PLS is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 PLS?
The MOT on L18 PLS is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 PLS done?
L18 PLS was recorded at 182,903 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 13,008 miles a year.
Has L18 PLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 PLS has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 PLS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L18 PLS find?
L18 PLS passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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